Hi and of course good morning all of you…! Today in Seattle, it is hot. Over the last week, we obviously had “Happy Independence Day” on July 4^th. I went swimming at the View Ridge Swim & Tennis Club on that day, which was awesome to do. Janet and I also did a fantastic bicycle ride in Magnuson Park, where we each rode three-wheeled bicycles to do the entire ride! Elise & I had a happy birthday event for Annelliott who turned 53 years old on July 10^th! We had over 10 of our great friends over for a “surprise birthday party”.  On July 3^rd, our youngest daughter Ella returned from her 3 week trip to Germany. Ella had a fantastic time in Germany with many of her classmates at Seattle Prep High School. We are so happy and proud of Ella taking this opportunity.